Pennydog: handmade costume jewellery made from resin

Who are you and where do you come from?
I'm Kerry and I'm originally from East Yorkshire, but I have been living in
Leicestershire for over 4 years now, when I moved to go to university. I
live with my boyfriend of 5 years and our greyhound, Penny, whom my business
is named after.

Please tell us a little about what you make.
I make jewellery with resin, some unique, some replicable, but all with an
aim to appeal to a wide range of people, rather than a lot of resin
jewellery that you can buy that looks cheap and tacky. I also dabble a
little in photography, but haven't had time to indulge since graduating from
my course.

What do you enjoy making most?
I like making the ice range, it's simple to do and requires no sanding!

What are your main inspirations?
I take inspiration with anything I find. This time of year is great- I pick
up colourful leaves, acorns, feathers, seeds, all sorts really. I love the
colours and details in vintage and retro style fabrics too, I can't resist
them and use them in my retro range.

What are you currently making?
Loads! I have some swirled colour bangles, some earrings with feathers in,
some candy corn pieces for an online contact, some sycamore seed and pretty
leaf pieces all to sand, my entry into the Etsy UK September challenge to
finish and a bit of polishing to do too! I also need to photograph a
tutorial for an article I have written for Crafts Beautiful Magazine.

Can you make custom orders?
Definitely. I have just agreed to make a necklace for a lady who wants me to
use a dried mushroom specimen in a similar way to my nature range.

Where can we buy your work?
At the moment and until 13th October, my work is for sale at Plush Jewellery in Chichester, and more stockists are to follow shortly.

I will also be at the Handm@de fair in Oxford on November 9th. Online I sell on http://www.penny-dog.co.uk/ , http://pennydogaccessories.etsy.com/ and
http://www.folksy.com/pennydog

little doodle for Design

So, what do designers do when sitting in the tube?
Some read the news, some are asleep, other fix their make up, some are eating
and I, sometimes, like to sketch down ideas for new designs
Here is one.

shopping in Euros

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Here is a selection of items available on Dawanda.

another little selection

thank you to spoiledrock

links and curves

a little pic of work in progress and studies in copper

twisted

Meet twisted, a talented artist

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Nyx Enchantments Jewelry

Nyx Enchantments jewelry offers unique jewelry designed and handcrafted by me and many of my items are one-of-a-kind pieces.

She says: "My jewelry designs are inspired by the wonderful beads and findings that I carefully choose for each piece. I find my inspiration from many things. Sometimes it is nature, other times the ideas just "come" to me while I'm looking at my beads."

Coutts London Jewellery Week

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Originally uploaded by kalicat_designs

Here is an image of some of the jewels I was showing at the A&D Gallery in London - UK
Sterling silver, cultured pearls and aqua blue chalcedony.

Thank you for looking

Kimberley, multiple magician

What is Your name? Kimberly McKinney; shop name: Three of Wands
- her site, Her Myspace
- her blog:

- How did you get started ?
I've been creating my whole life. I've always been more in tune with my artistic self than my conventional self. I am a stay at home mom and I have tried different ways to bring in extra income. None of them were fullfilling. After finding Etsy, I knew that this was where I belonged. I love having this creative outlet.

- Where are you from?
I am originaly from Indiana. But mmy hubby is in the Army and we are currently stationed in Georgia.

- Are your creations limited editions or unique?
I buy materials and supplies that catch my eye. I also creat what I am feeling at the moment. So, most of my items are a one time thing. But I do have some that I have more than one of.

- How long have you been doing it?
I have only been selling on Etsy since late June of this year.

- Are you a professional artist or is this a hobby?
I am very proud of my accomplishments. As an 8th grader I got a scholarship to Herron School of Art and Design (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis). So I attened full time high school and college art classes. I dived head first into all my art classes; photography, pottery, animation, painting, drawing, jewelry... You name it, I took it. But my life took a different path. I got married and had kids and never finished college. So this is a hard question to answer. I think that anyone who sells a form of art should be considered a professional.

- What inspires you?
I am a kid at heart. I like cute things, I like fun things. My life in general inspires me. I have great days and I have really bad days. My art reflects all of the things that I experience.

- What is your favorite piece (that you still have for sale) and why?
My favorite items would have to be a painting I did called 'The Difference.' I have been through some rough times in my life and I painted this to remind myself (and others) that no matter how bad life can get, you have the power to change it. One life, one breathe, on person, one word can make a difference to someone.

- How do you promote your work?
I sell a lot more in person than I do online. All of my friends and neighbors are always asking when I will have new jewelry for them to buy. I have a blog, I have a myspace, I tell my family and friends. On Etsy, I get involved in teams and always post in the forums. Get involved - the more you are out there, the more chance you have that people will check out your shop.

- Where are you showing your work?
I don't go to any art or craft shows if that is what you are asking. I rely on word of mouth and the time I spend making friends here on etsy.

- What is your favorite material?
Oh, this is a hard one. I love challenging myself, so I am always looking for new materials that I have not worked with yet. Right now I am excited about creating aceos.

- What advice you wish someone had told you when you started?
Be patient. Sometimes it takes a while to get those first sales.

- Do you have any advice for fellow artists?
Evolve - Don't feel like you have to keep making something just because that is what you started selling. As you grow and change as an artist, you need to incorporate that into new ideas.

- Anything else you'd like to add?
Have fun with it. Don't just focus on selling - Create!!! If you love what you are doing, it will show. Others can see that passion in you.

Than kyou very much Kimberley for your great and inpiring answers

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